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HANSARDIncome Tax: Personal AllowanceI think the reason so many people signed the petition is that the plight of some of the poorest and most vulnerable in our society is on our collective conscience. I may have a…12 May 2025HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: Job Creation2. What steps he is taking to support job creation in the renewable energy sector.29 Apr 2025HANSARDRenewable Energy Sector: Job CreationThe reason I was here on that Saturday when Parliament was recalled is because some of the mightiest structures in the North sea were made from British steel at the Nigg yard. On…29 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsIt is a real pleasure to serve under your authority, Ms Jardine. For the avoidance of doubt, I would like to make it clear that, although I am the Chair of the Petitions…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSewagerose —23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI suggest to the Secretary of State that the problem may be more deep-seated than we realise. He mentioned algal blooms in the Lake district. Not only do those blooms turn the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageMy hon. Friend talks, quite correctly, about a beautiful part of England. I, too, represent a very beautiful part of the world. Here is an unbelievable fact for him—I have written…23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional SupportThe hon. Member is making a very good speech, and I congratulate her on it. She talked about fabrication skills. We have those skills in my constituency, but they are ageing.…23 Apr 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional SupportWhat a pleasure it is to see a fellow St Andrean in your august position, Sir Desmond. I am sure that the hon. Member for Brent West (Barry Gardiner) agrees. I congratulate the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsThank you, Mrs Harris. I do not want to add much to what I said in my intervention. This is a very dangerous principle. I have people saying to me in the street, “It’s getting…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsThe hon. Member is making a very good speech. With her permission, I might just broaden the concept of a political donation, because, in many ways, it is not always quite as…31 Mar 2025HANSARDJoint Expeditionary ForceI thank the Minister for his answer. Clearly we have a particularly good relationship with the countries that make up the joint expeditionary force. The Minister and I have…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipMr Mundell, you and I both know that the European structural funds were fundamental to some of the remotest parts of the UK for investment in harbours, roads and other…24 Mar 2025HANSARDJoint Expeditionary Force13. What discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the joint expeditionary force.24 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthI thank the Minister for giving way. On that point, I do not know how well I can put this. In building offshore structures, different bits can be built in different places, but…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthTell us more!18 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthIt is a pleasure to speak in any debate chaired by your good self, Ms Jardine. I, too, note that a certain political party from Scotland is not present today, which is a disgrace.…18 Mar 2025HANSARDBusiness Support: Rural Areas1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support businesses in rural areas.13 Mar 2025HANSARDBusiness Support: Rural AreasIn conversation this morning with Trudy Morris, the CEO of the Caithness chamber of commerce, she outlined the sheer importance of tourism businesses to the local economy and the…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring Business and Trade questions earlier, we heard mention of the fantastic value of the export of our food and drink to the United States, which was a sound point. The food…13 Mar 2025